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Compare train and bus for Esslingen am Neckar to Nuremberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Esslingen am Neckar to Nuremberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a flight costs an average of $188.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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$58 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $188 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Esslingen am Neckar to Nuremberg
Compare the available ways to get from Esslingen am Neckar to Nuremberg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Esslingen am Neckar to Nuremberg:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Esslingen am Neckar to Nuremberg costing on average $58.
A bus is $154 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Esslingen am Neckar to Nuremberg costing on average $188.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 30m.
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
Tickets start at around $58 compared to roughly $35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$22. The journey takes 2h 40m versus 2h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Esslingen am Neckar to Nuremberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Esslingen am Neckar to Nuremberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:30 AM 2h30 Esslingen am Neckar 2:00 PM Nuremberg $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:30 AM 2h30 Esslingen am Neckar 2:00 PM Nuremberg $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:30 AM 2h30 Esslingen am Neckar 2:00 PM Nuremberg $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Esslingen am Neckar to Nuremberg:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Esslingen am Neckar to Nuremberg costing on average $58.
A bus is $154 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Esslingen am Neckar to Nuremberg costing on average $188.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 30m.
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Esslingen am Neckar and Nuremberg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Esslingen (Neckar) station and arrive in Nuremberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Nürnberg, ZOB.
- Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nuremberg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Nuremberg by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa to go to Nuremberg by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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